Tibet

My wife and I recently rescued a Havanese puppy, but we think it may actually be a Tibetan Terrier. How can we tell the difference?

A Havanese will USUALLY be under 11 1/2 inches at the shoulder when fully grown, tibetans can reach 16 or more if they go oversize.
Tibetans are a little more "serious" than a Havanese, which is a very quirky, happy little breed.
Here are two websites you can use for comparison.

http://www.ttca-online.org/html/character.html

http://www.havaneseclubofamerica.org/index.php/standard?d441a8a585bbd61e9a41d446b15629ea=8223ce51497589aa57484a3e052d4833

3 Responses

1. Meaghan Says:
   May 7th, 2010 at 10:29 pm

   Havanese are small dogs, usually smaller than 12" at the shoulder. TTs are a little larger. They are longer on leg.

   If you rescued the dog, there is a good chance it’s not a purebred. You can’t really know for sure unless you have the papers. Purebred Havanese and TTs are not very common, so aren’t as likely to end up in shelters as a Lab or Golden. You can maybe email pictures to breeders of Havs or TTs and get their opinion.
   References :

2. TOOT Says:
   May 7th, 2010 at 10:45 pm

   a doggie DNA test maybe the only true way

   http://www.jefferspet.com/site/search.cfm

   http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/tibetanterrier.htm

   http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/havanese.htm
   References :

3. Marti Says:
   May 7th, 2010 at 11:04 pm

   A Havanese will USUALLY be under 11 1/2 inches at the shoulder when fully grown, tibetans can reach 16 or more if they go oversize.
   Tibetans are a little more "serious" than a Havanese, which is a very quirky, happy little breed.
   Here are two websites you can use for comparison.
   http://www.ttca-online.org/html/character.html
   http://www.havaneseclubofamerica.org/index.php/standard?d441a8a585bbd61e9a41d446b15629ea=8223ce51497589aa57484a3e052d4833
   References :
   30 years pro dog groomer, breeder,trainer, exhibitor

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